What is VPN ? What are the benefits of VPN ? How does a VPN work?

Now a days everyone have heard about VPN network , Everyone is using it without the knowledge why do we use it what is the actual benefits of it why it was create .but do you want to know what it is actually and how does it work and what are the benefits of it . So , Lets get started without wasting any time ,

VPN stand for Virtual Private Network . VPN is used to secure your data and to add a layer of privacy to protect your identity . VPN can also be used to access region restricted websites , it can also protect your from the prying in a public network .

Why VPN was created ?                                                            
The original reason while VPN is created is to connect one business network with other business network over internet sercurely .

What Is VPN ?                                                                               
as stated earlier VPN stands for virtual private network . VPN connects your computer , smartphone , tablet to another computer on the internet and allows you to access internet using the address of that computer's internet connection you are connected to . So If your server is in other country and you are connected with computer of another country so in server it will appear as you are coming from that country your computer , smartphone , or tablet is connected to .

Benefits of VPN ?                                                                         
There are different reason why people use VPN and some reasons are given as follow :-
1.It increases your privacy in the internet .
2.It allows you to access region restricted websites .
3.It allows you to access internet with more freedom .
4.To hide your IP address .
5.To change your IP address .
6.Mask your location  (i.e.user can choose their country of origin for their internet connection) .

How does a VPN work ?                                                             
When you found a reliable VPN software download it and install in on your computer or smartphone and select the security details as you want it to be and set up a safe connection .

1. The VPN software on your computer ENCRYPTS your data traffic and sends it to the VPN server through a secure connection via VPN TUNNEL .
2. The encrypted data from your computer is decrypted by the VPN server.
3. The VPN server will send your data on to the internet and receive a reply, which is meant for you, the user.
4. The traffic is then encrypted again by the VPN-server and is sent back to you via VPN TUNNEL .
5. The VPN-software on your device will DECRYPTS the data so you can actually understand and use it .

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